Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,040, John Doland, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Doland, John Susannah
N. 7,040
B.L.Wt. 26872-160-55
CONTENTS
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Virginia 12.502 John Doland
of Buckingham in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Patterson of the Regt. commanded by Col. Fleming in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of May '33 and sent William A. Pa- -son, Buckingham C.A. Va.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833- 40 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " 10
$ 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book E. Vol. 6. Page 6.
See let Wm Branch 12 Sept 1833 H Richmond Va Tho. Hamburg 8 th May 1833 Ap 1833

102.565 } Act. Mar. 2/55 Apt. 27/55
Susannah Doland, wid of John Doland (Pri
Capt. Col.
Revolutionary Pension
Wa. AD July 53-5653
Wa. June 32-12502
W:160000 May 21/56 B.R.R.
M
Thomas Thornburg Cabell Co. Va.
Civ. T. Thornbury Decr 15/55 do same Feb 21/56 Set Hon J. Mr. Mason Jan'y 18. "
Vol. D. 115.

5653
Thos Thornbury Mar 12/56
Virginia
Richmond
Susannah Doland,
widow of
John Doland
John Doland
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
9 th
day of Feby. 1856
and sent to
Mrs. Thornbury
Cabell Co. Va.
Virginia
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 122 Vol. A

John Doland's declaration for a pension.
10917

Virginia
At a Court held for Buckingham county the 8 day of October Eighteen hundred and thirty two -
On this day personally appeared in court John Doland a resident of this county aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That in the said county (where he was born) in the latter part of the winter, or early in the spring (the day and year not recollected) he was drafted as a militia man & placed under the command of Capt. Charles Patterson of the same county, and was marched under him to Cabbin-point, Virginia, and from thence to Mackers Mill, from thence was ordered to Guilford North Carolina and after two days march towards that place, was met by information of the defeat of the American Army at that place, and ordered to Norfolk in Va. at which place after serving three months he was discharged and returned home. In the course of a month or two, was again called into the service & was marched from Buckingham Va. under the command of John Couch (Capt.) to Richmond Va. and from thence to (The name of the place not recollected) about 50 or 60 miles below Richmond, where he joined a brigade, & was put under the command of Colo. Fleming, from thence was marched to Suffolk in Va. at which place after serving three months more was discharged a short time before the surrender of Genl. Cornwallis at Yorktown - His discharges are lost - He was called into service at the age of 18 or 19, is entirely illiterate, can neither read nor write and cannot state particulars in regard to dates, names of officers &c. He hereby relinquishes all claim to a pension except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State -
And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states by J. Rolfe Eldridge Clerk of the County Court of Buckingham do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of John Doland's application for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 18 day of October 1832.
Rolfe Eldridge CBC

I William Thornhill of the County of Buckingham in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that John Doland of the County aforesaid served a tour of three months, under Capt. Patterson and the other officers named in his declaration, and that he entered the service at the time mentioned in the same, and I have a perfect recollection of all which he has stated in relation to that tour being in the same company with him. I also certify that I marched from the County of Buckingham under Capt. Couch and the other officers, named by John Doland in the second part of his declaration and that the said Doland was one of the Company, that I went through the County of Goochland and met my company at Richmond and have no recollection of then seeing John Doland. Witness my hand this 8 th day of September 1832.
William Thornhill
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8 th day of September 1832
Wm M. Ferguson
William Thornhill is generally considered a highly credible man
Chas. Yancy D. G. Gurnant
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the county court of Buckingham in the Commonwealth of Virginia do hereby certify that William W. Ferguson before whom the affidavit of William Thornhill was subscribed and sworn to, is an acting justice of the peace in & for the said County duly commissioned & qualified according to law
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 6 th Nov: 1832.
Rolfe Eldridge CLK

State of Virginia County of Buckingham } ss
On this 17 th day of November 1855 personally appeared before me Wm. P. Wright a Justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the said county & state. John Mc. Fadden, who first being duly sworn, says: that he was well acquainted with John Doland and Susannah his wife that he was present when they were married by one Charles Mayey a Methodist clergyman and her maiden name was Susannah Woody the said John Doland and Susannah lived together as man and wife during his life: he died some time in the year 1839 and sometime afterwards Susannah Doland removed to the western part of this state with her son John the said Mc. Fadden says he was between twelve & sixteen years of age when he witnessed the marriage. now aged sixty.
his John. X Mc. Fadden mark
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person and I have no interest in this claim.
Wm. P. Wright J. P.

State of Virginia County of Cabell p.
On this 17 th day of April 1855 personally appeared before the subscribed a justice of the peace within and for the County of Cabell State aforesaid Susannah Doland a resident of Cabell County & state aforesaid aged 80 years who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolution any war, that she is the widow of John Doland who was a private, as to whom he served under and kind of service performed. She has no knowledge, he having received a pension in his life time, a reference to the evidence filed in his appli- cation is made, that he resided in Buckingham County Virginia when he entered the service. She further declares that she was married to the said John Doland on the day of April in the year 178- and that her said husband died in the day of April 1838, that she further declares that she is now a widow
In presence of: Chas. H. Morris Samuel his Hencely mark
Susannah her Doland mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and date above written, and I certify that the applicant is unable from bodily infirmity to attend before a court of Record in or- der to make this declaration, and I further certify that I have no interest in this claim
Thos. Thornburg J.P.

I John Samuels clerk of the County Court of Cabell County do hereby certify that Thomas Thornburg Esqr before whom the foregoing declaration was made was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace within and for the County and state aforesaid, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name Given under my hand the 17 th day of April 1855
John Samuels Clerk " "

Calhoun Co. H. V.
April 17 th 1855
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Sir
Enclosed you will find the pension and Land Bounty claim of Mrs. Doland when you examine if they should be found wanting. please inform me
Yours
Thos. Thornburg

112.565 1
Thomas Thornburg Atty, Cabell C.W. Va
The appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person who represents herself to be.

State of Virginia County of Cabell 3/8.
On this 17 th day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred & fifty five personally appeared before me Thomas Thornburg a justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid. Susannah Holland aged eighty years a resident of Cabell County in the state of Virginia who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Holland deceased who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Coonch in the Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by Col. [blank] in the Revolutionary war, that her said husband enlisted at Buckingham County on or about the [blank] day of [blank] A.D. 17 [blank] for the term of [blank] and continued in actual service in said war for the term of [blank] and was honorably discharged at [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D.
And that she refers to her said husband papers in file in the war Department (by which he drew a pension until his death,) for a reference as to service and kind of service performed by her husband. She further states she was married to said John Holland in the County of Buckingham on the [blank] day of [blank] A.D. by one Charles Maycy a Methodist Minister and that her name before her said marriage was Susannah Woody. that her said husband died at Buckingham County on the [blank] day of April A.D. 1838 and that she is now a widow. She also swears that she knows of no private or publick record of their marriage. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land, to which she may be entitled under the act. approved March 3 rd 1835. Susannah no + Holland mark
We C. K. Morris and Samuel Hencely residents of Cabell County in the state of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susannah Holland in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.

Chas. K. Morris Samuel his Hencely mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Thos. Thornburg. J.P.
I John Samuels clerk of the Court of Calhoun County do hereby certify that Thos Thornburg Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was made was at the time of so doing a justice of the peace within said the County and state aforesaid, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, Given under my hand this 17 th day of April 1855.
John Samuels CLK J.P.

Alamiz as a puroloz p 20 bmo2

BRIEF in the case of John Doland County of Buckingham in the State of Va (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 78 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Spring In 17 3 Private Capt Patterson   3 " Capt G. C. Lee Col. Fleming  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Buckingham Co Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By a living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Catts Examining Clerk.

Virginia Cabell County to wit
On this 10 th day of May 1855 personally appeared before me Thomas Thombling a justice of the peace for said County John Holland and made oath that he is the son of John & Susannah Holland, that his Mother has lived with him since the death of his Father, that she has never remarried, but is now a widow & the widow of the Identical John Holland who was a pensioner of the United States. of He resided in the County of Buckingham in the state of Virginia. John his X Holland mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written, and I certify that the said John Holland is a credible & respectable witness.
Thomas Thombling. J.P.
Virginia Cabell County to wit
On this 10 th day of May 1855 personally appeared before me Thomas Thombling a justice of the peace for said County Mathew Thompson & John Scales and made oath that they have been acquainted with Susannah Holland for the last fifteen years, part that she has always been regarded and known as the widow of John Holland deceased, of Buckingham County Virginia who was a pensioner of the United States; that they have no doubt she is the Identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is now a widow. they further swear that her son John Holland who has made oath as above, has sworn the facts in the case as stated.
Mathew Thompson John Scales
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written, and I certify that the said Mathew

Thompson and John Scales, are credible & respectable Witnesses, Given under my hand this 10 th day of May 1855.
Thomas Thomburg Esq. "
I John Samuels clerk of the county Court of Cabell County do hereby certify that Thomas Thomburg Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time of so doing, a justice of the peace within and for the County and state aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his own genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name Given under my hand this 16 th day of May 1855.
John Samuels Clerk "

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26.872
J Neo Ams

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No.
7040
Susannah Poland
Widow
John Poland
Print Rev War
Act:
Feb. 3 d
1855
Index:—Vol.
4
, Page
188
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Reg 5 m 52 102560
5679.
Adaima Doland, wid: of Me:
Set. to Rev. Hornburg, Apr. 28/55. " " " " May 24/55 • Hon J. M. Mason Jany 8/56 see Bounty land records
ALH/53

B. Audits Office Feb. 4 8, 1886.
Sir,
The within named John Boland has been paid to 4 March 1859. Payment was made to himself per Attorney.
Very Resp'y A. G. [unclear] Auditor
I must say,
Commr. of Pensions

Pen Office, Feby 7 1856
Sir
Please state when John Doland of Virginia, Act 1832, was last paid at $20 a year and to whom ,
R. J. Atkinson Esq The Auditor
Very Respectful R. M. Rae for Commission
Triplett
29.1.1859

Susanna Dolan Wid: of John. Calcutta Va: Oct 15 3
Rev:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business,
Thos: Hornbry Calcutta C.H. Commissioner

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Wm Doland Buckingham U.S.A. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? let
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? let
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? let
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? let
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? let
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? let
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? let
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Cable 6 N V n .
February 23 d 1856
Sir
By the last mail I received the pension certificate of Susannah Doland granting her a pension from Feb. 1833 at Twenty Dollars a year, and at her request I write to ask of you if this is the best that can be done for her. She is of opinion that her pension should go back to her husband's death, or to the time he drew his last pension. please advise me so that I may be able to satisfy her.
Respectfully Yours
Thomas Thumbling "

Brief in the case of Susannah Doland widow of John Buckingham County and State of Virginia act 3 Feb 1853
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the Act of June 7/1832 at $20 a year
Marriage proved by eye-witnesses to the ceremony
( If for increase. )
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Cohabitation, general reputation of marriage, her identity as the pensioner's widow, his death and the present widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Thos. Thornbury Esq Cable Ct H o Va
Thomson Examining Clerk. Plff

John Doland
Va w 32
This is the only case ever to find.

Cabell Co. Va. April 28th 54.
Hon. L. D. Waldo Dear Sir
There is an old Lady in my county by the name of Helen, the wife of John Helen, who was a Revolutionary Soldier & drew a pension up to his death, payable at the agency at Richmond Va. he died in 1837, that she is entitled to a Pension there is no doubt, but wheather or not satisfactory proof can be obtained to enable her to draw a Pension, I cannot say I therefore request you to give me the necessary information to enable me to comply with the requirements of the Dpt. in such cases.
She being very old & living upon the charity of the county prompts me to do all in my power, to obtain what is justly due her.
Respectfully your odt servt
Thos. Thornburg "

Susannah Doland Widow of John Buckingham Co Va
adm d 3 Feby 1853 $20 a year from the papas of the Ach
sent to Thomas Thornburg Esq Cabell Co Va Va

Wabill Co St V January 18th 56
Sir
In accordance with instructions contained in yours of the 28 th April 1855. I herewith enclose you the necessary affidavits to sustain the claim of Susannah Holland for pension.
In answer to yours of the 15 th December 1855. in relation to her claim for bounty land, in which you say there is no record evidence of the service of John Holland all I can say is that I have in my possession a letter signed by L P Waldo dated 8 th May 1854. in which he says that the name of John Holland is on file as a Pensioner.
Very Respectfully Yours
Thos. Thunberg

Inmate chamber Jan'y 7. 1856
Sir
I enclose herewith a letter from Thomas Thornburg Esq requesting my attention to the claim of Mrs Doland for a pension as the widow of John Do- land who was a pensioner at the time of his death.
Please advise me whether there are any and what are the difficulties in the case and with your answer return the enclosed .
Very Respectfully yours &c.
M. Mason
To the
Commissioner of Pensions

State of Virginia Buckingham County To wit Be it known that before me Robert B Shaw a Justice of the Peace for said County personally appeared John McHadden Sr. who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with John Dolling and Suckey Woody and well remembers of being at their Marriage which was performed by the Rev Charles Tracey, many years ago the date not recollected - Also the said parties lived together as man and wife till the death of the said John which happened in the County of Buckingham about the year 1838 And further this deponent saith not John his M c Hadden Jr mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17 th day of July 1853 R. B. Shaw Jr. J.P.
State of Virginia Buckingham County To wit Be it known that before me William R. Wright - a Justice of Peace for said County personally appeared Polly Hardiman who being first duly sworn says that she was well acquainted with John Dolling and Suckey Woody and well remembers of attending their Marriage by the Rev Charles Tracey - Also the said John & Suckey lived together as man and wife till the death of the said John which took place about 25 or 30 years ago in the County of Buckingham and further this deponent saith not -
Polly her Hardiman mark Subscribed & sworn to this 18 th July 1853 before me. Wm R. Wright, J.P.

I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the County Court of Buckingham = - ham in the State of Virginia do certify that Robt B Shaw jr and Wm R Wright before whom the within affidavits were sworn to, are, & were at the date of their attestation within acting justice in and for the said County duly commissioned & qualified according to law, and that the within attested signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County Court this sixth day of August in the year 1853.
R. Eldridge C B C